Social Studies

Link to Scholastic News/Weekly Reader Online

Maps and Globes

Continents Interactive Sites Weebly

Sheppard Software: World Continents & Oceans

Sheppard Software: Maps Games

Brainpop Jr.: Continents and Oceans

Brainpop Jr.: Reading Maps

Map of the White House

Maps.com: Maps Games

Map Puzzles

Road to the White House
• Electoral College Song
• Presidential Election Song
• History of Voting
• Three Branches of Government Song
• Kid President (How to Respectfully Disagree)

August 22

http://www.brainpopjr.com/socialstudies/geography/readingmaps/

(requires password)

Click here to take a virtual tour of the world with Google Earth

Neighborhood Maps.ppt

Community Maps
Discovery ED: Understanding & Making Maps
(requires Password)

Interactive Map~ Types of Communities

Make a "Town" Map Interactive
August 15
Pledge of Allegiance

http://viewpure.com/-XNVspz6tmU?start=0&end=0

LAST YEAR

Culture:
http://app.discoveryeducation.com/player/view/assetGuid/015CBA52-B63E-4D5A-91D7-5B4BCE5E155C
http://player.discoveryeducation.com/index.cfm?guidAssetId=BF0F46B5-BA8B-4A5B-98AE-0BA6DEDC5394&blnFromSearch=1
http://app.discoveryeducation.com/search?Ntt=culture&N=18340
http://www.brainpopjr.com/search/?keyword=Culture
http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/cities/celebration1.html

April 1
Follow Routes game:
http://www.funenglishgames.com/readinggames/directions.html

http://nces.ed.gov/nceskids/createagraph/

Where the money goes:

http://www.schooltube.com/video/3cd87b196a4946deba74/

Crayon Factory:

http://www.sesamestreet.org/video_player/-/pgpv/videoplayer/0/23c7cae6-1561-11dd-a62f-919b98326687

Brainpop Saving and Spending:
http://www.brainpopjr.com/socialstudies/economics/savingandspending/

Bread Factory:
http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic-video/368270/82692/Learn-how-factories-package-loaves-of-bread

Goods and Services

Game (click on the words below to play)

title.gif

Goods and Services on Discovery Education:

http://player.discoveryeducation.com/index.cfm?guidAssetId=F28716AF-7817-4052-A9E2-9DE6E81AC436&blnFromSearch=1&productcode=US

brainpop.gif

brainpopjr.com/socialstudies/economics/goodsandservices/

Goods and Services:
http://t4.jordan.k12.ut.us/grade_level/second/social_studies/2_4ss_goods&services.html

http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/articles/economics/goodsandservices1.htm

http://www.econedlink.org/lessons/index.php?lid=642&type=educator

Natural Resources Game:

http://e-learningforkids.org/Courses/EN/S0502/module/module1.htm

Interactive Map

http://www.eduplace.com/kids/socsci/books/applications/imaps/maps/g3_u5/index.html

9/14/15

Maps and Globes

Continents Interactive Sites Weebly

Sheppard Software: World Continents & Oceans

Sheppard Software: Maps Games

Brainpop Jr.: Continents and Oceans

Brainpop Jr.: Reading Maps

Map of the White House

Maps.com: Maps Games

Map Puzzles

Great Lakes

You Tube: 5 Great Lakes Song

Tennessee Grand Divisions

TN History for Kids - The Grand Divisions
8/31/15
American Symbols & Landmarks
US Flag Folding & what each fold means
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=american+symbols+song
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=american+symbols+videos+for+second+grade
Brainpop Jr: U.S. Symbols

American Landmarks

The Star Spangled Banner

YouTube: The Star-Spangled Banner (3rd Edition)

YouTube: The Star Spangled Banner

Statue of Liberty
Brainpop Jr.: Statue of Liberty

YouTube: Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island

YouTube: Olivia Goes to the Statue of Liberty

YouTube: Fun Fact Series - Statue of Liberty

YouTube: Minecraft - Building Ellis Island & The Statue of Liberty

The White House

Inside the White House

YouTube: Google Map's Tour of the White House

YouTube: Fun Fact Series - White House

Mount Rushmore

YouTube: Mount Rushmore National Memorial

YouTube: Smithsonian Channel's Mout Rushmore

4/6/15
https://jr.brainpop.com/science/conservation/naturalresources/preview.weml
https://jr.brainpop.com/socialstudies/economics/goodsandservices/preview.weml
http://www.neok12.com/Industry.htm
How is a crayon made?:
http://www.econedlink.org/lessons/index.php?lid=711&type=educator

3/23/15
https://jr.brainpop.com/socialstudies/ancienthistory/ancientchina/
https://jr.brainpop.com/socialstudies/ancienthistory/ancientegypt/
https://www.brainpop.com/socialstudies/worldhistory/azteccivilization/
http://www.brainpop.com/socialstudies/worldhistory/incacivilization/
Ancient China for kids
http://www.china.mrdonn.org/
Aztecs for Kids
http://aztecs.mrdonn.org/
Incas for Kids
http://incas.mrdonn.org/
Mount Rushmore
http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/engineering/mountrushmore.html
National Landmarks on Fact Monster
http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0933602.html

3/9/15
http://www.factmonster.com/spot/nobel-prize-history.html
http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0772993.html
http://kidswilltravelguide.com/monuments-and-memorials/
http://www.eduplace.com/kids/socsci/books/applications/imaps/maps/g2_u1/
http://www.maps101.com/static_items/games/uncle_sams_farm_grid_radio2.php

3/2/15
http://www.georgewbushlibrary.smu.edu/Teachers/ClassroomResources/~/media/28B922F0D31D4953A1B6E9F990789A8D.ashx
http://www.loc.gov/teachers/classroommaterials/primarysourcesets/symbols-us/
http://ancienthistory.mrdonn.org/timelines.html
http://www.timetoast.com/timelines/history-of-the-computer-for-kids
http://transition.fcc.gov/cgb/kidszone/history.html
**http://www.softschools.com/teacher_resources/timeline_maker/**
Online Timeline Maker
http://www.softschools.com/teacher_resources/timeline_maker/
Timeline examples:
http://www.softschools.com/timelines/
Interactive Timeline tool:
http://www.readwritethink.org/parent-afterschool-resources/games-tools/timeline-a-30246.html
online timeline maker
**http://www.teach-nology.com/web_tools/materials/timeline/**

2/17/15

Social Studies Unit 2 Study Guide

http://www.georgewbushlibrary.smu.edu/Teachers/ClassroomResources/~/media/28B922F0D31D4953A1B6E9F990789A8D.ashx
http://www.loc.gov/teachers/classroommaterials/primarysourcesets/symbols-us/

2/9/15
http://ancienthistory.mrdonn.org/timelines.html
http://www.timetoast.com/timelines/history-of-the-computer-for-kids
http://transition.fcc.gov/cgb/kidszone/history.html
**http://www.softschools.com/teacher_resources/timeline_maker/**
Online Timeline Maker
http://www.softschools.com/teacher_resources/timeline_maker/
Timeline examples:
http://www.softschools.com/timelines/
Interactive Timeline tool:
http://www.readwritethink.org/parent-afterschool-resources/games-tools/timeline-a-30246.html

2/2/15
http://www.libertyskids.com/nowthen/index.html
http://mcclungmuseum.utk.edu/exhibits/cherokee/
http://tennesseeencyclopedia.net/
http://www.eduplace.com/kids/socsci/tn/books/bkb/wklyrdr/article6.shtml

1/26/15
**http://www.congressforkids.net/citizenship_intro.htm**
http://www.congressforkids.net/citizenship_1_whatdoesittake.htm
http://www.studyzone.org/testprep/ela4/a/factopinionl.cfm
http://www.aasd.k12.wi.us/staff/boldtkatherine/ReadingFun3-6/ReadingFun_FactvsOpinion.htm
YouTube “Ameriquest Kids (Your Right to Vote) http://youtu.be/9kADLPNZGy4

1/12/15
Landmarks :
http://www.nps.gov/features/yell/webcam/oldFaithfulStreaming.html
You Tube (Music Video) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LAKprpl7aPo
Game: http://pbskids.org/arthur/games/factsopinions/factsopinions.html
https://jr.brainpop.com/socialstudies/citizenship/ussymbols/
http://kidsarepatriots2.ning.com/forum/topics/patriotic-symbols
http://bensguide.gpo.gov/3-5/symbols/anthem.html
You Tube: Kids Sing for America: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_CtJoOYv2ao&safe=active
**http://www.kidport.com/reflib/socialstudies/landmarks/Landmarks.htm**

1/6/15
http://kids.usa.gov/three-branches-of-government/index.shtml
http://bensguide.gpo.gov/
BrainPop Jr: Local & state Government
http://www.brainpopjr.com/socialstudies/government/localandstategovernments/preview.weml
BrainPopJr. Branches of the Government
http://www.brainpopjr.com/socialstudies/government/branchesofgovernment/

http://www.brainpopjr.com/socialstudies/citizenship/rightsandresponsibilities/preview.weml
http://bensguide.gpo.gov/k-2/government/index.html
YouTube Video “Rights and Responsibilities of Children” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLwXtvLPWzA
School House Rock “How a Bill Become a Law” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Otbml6WIQPo&index=2&list=PLhCO0V5CLiKV2UxJt3QOkCmAA7IMFrMcJ
YouTube “I’m Just a Bill” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFroMQlKiag
YouTube “Ameriquest Kids (Your Right to Vote) http://youtu.be/9kADLPNZGy4

12/8/14

Ben's Guide.....

http://v7.k12.com/constitutionday/
**http://www.apples4theteacher.com/holidays/constitution-day/**
U.S. Government Activities:

http://www.kids.gov/k_5/k_5_fun_activities.shtml

http://www.brainpopjr.com/socialstudies/citizenship/rightsandresponsibilities/preview.weml

http://bensguide.gpo.gov/k-2/government/index.html

YouTube Video “Rights and Responsibilities of Children” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLwXtvLPWzA

School House Rock “How a Bill Become a Law” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Otbml6WIQPo&index=2&list=PLhCO0V5CLiKV2UxJt3QOkCmAA7IMFrMcJ

YouTube “I’m Just a Bill” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFroMQlKiag

12/1/14

SS Ch. 3 Study Guide

11/17/14
Natural Resource Brain Pop
http://www.brainpopjr.com/science/conservation/naturalresources/preview.weml

http://www.brainpopjr.com/socialstudies/nativeamericans/pueblo/
11/10/14

veterans day ppt.ppt

The grand divisions of TN:
http://www.tnhistoryforkids.org/geography/b_4

Grand Divisions of TN.ppt

11/3/14

SS Unit 3 Part 1 Study Guide L1-3

http://www.brainpopjr.com/science/conservation/naturalresources/preview.weml
http://www.canteach.ca/elementary/wenviron1.html

http://www.tnhistoryforkids.org/geography/b_4

10/13/14
http://www.yourchildlearns.com/megamaps/print-north-america-maps.html
http://www.eduplace.com/ss/maps/pdf/us_nl.pdf
**http://www.brainpopjr.com/socialstudies/geography/readingmaps/**
**http://www.softschools.com/social_studies/continents/map.jsp**
**http://www.playkidsgames.com/games/continentNames/continentJig.htm**
**http://www.softschools.com/social_studies/geography/map_games/compass_rose/**
**http://www.totally3rdgrade.com/how_to_read_a_map.html**
(Video and song about a compass rose)
Brainpopjr - Landforms Matching Game:
**http://www.brainpopjr.com/science/land/landforms/matching/**
Landforms video clip:
**http://player.discoveryeducation.com/index.cfm?guidAssetId=F2AD4320-D6B7-4F78-AA95-41BFB4AD56DD&blnFromSearch=1&productcode=US**

9/29/14
**http://youtu.be/VAy-Sp4e0XU**
http://www.brainpopjr.com/socialstudies/geography/landforms/

SS Ch1 Study Guide by LMWade

9/8/14

needs_and_wants2.flp

Needs and wants_20120502193216.flipchart

Brainpopjr: Needs and Wants-

http://www.brainpopjr.com/socialstudies/economics/needsandwants/

Discovery Ed: Needs and Wants

Calendar Lesson Plan.ppt

8/25/14
Cardinal Directions
http://www.watchknowlearn.org/Video.aspx?VideoID=48184

http://www.brainpopjr.com/socialstudies/geography/ruralsuburbanandurban/preview.weml
8/18/14

http://www.brainpopjr.com/socialstudies/geography/readingmaps/

(requires password)

Click here to take a virtual tour of the world with Google Earth

Neighborhood Maps.ppt

Community Maps
Discovery ED: Understanding & Making Maps
(requires Password)

Interactive Map~ Types of Communities

Make a "Town" Map Interactive

8/11/14
Community Helpers:

Click the picture below! Rights and Responsibilities

Click picture below to go to goodcitizen.org

http://www.goodcharacter.com/pp/citizenship.html
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/curr008.shtml#second

LAST YEAR>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Culture:
http://app.discoveryeducation.com/player/view/assetGuid/015CBA52-B63E-4D5A-91D7-5B4BCE5E155C
http://player.discoveryeducation.com/index.cfm?guidAssetId=BF0F46B5-BA8B-4A5B-98AE-0BA6DEDC5394&blnFromSearch=1
http://app.discoveryeducation.com/search?Ntt=culture&N=18340
http://www.brainpopjr.com/search/?keyword=Culture
http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/cities/celebration1.html

April 1
Follow Routes game:
http://www.funenglishgames.com/readinggames/directions.html

http://nces.ed.gov/nceskids/createagraph/

Where the money goes:

http://www.schooltube.com/video/3cd87b196a4946deba74/

Crayon Factory:

Goods and Services

Game (click on the words below to play)

Goods and Services on Discovery Education:

http://player.discoveryeducation.com/index.cfm?guidAssetId=F28716AF-7817-4052-A9E2-9DE6E81AC436&blnFromSearch=1&productcode=US

Natural Resources Game:

http://e-learningforkids.org/Courses/EN/S0502/module/module1.htm

Interactive Map

http://www.eduplace.com/kids/socsci/books/applications/imaps/maps/g3_u5/index.html

Globe Tracker Game:

This Xpedition Hall interactive uses maps and other geographic tools to explore information from a spatial point of view. Click on the left circle in Room I to view this interactive, which shows how different map projections distort or emphasize geographic features and how maps can illustrate many kinds of information.

http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/hall/index.html

www.brainpopjr.com/socialstudies/nativeamericans/pueblo/

Ben's Guide.....

9/30/13
http://v7.k12.com/constitutionday/
9/16/13
U.S. Government Activities:

http://www.kids.gov/k_5/k_5_fun_activities.shtml

Brain Pop Jr:

http://www.brainpopjr.com/socialstudies/government/president/

http://www.brainpopjr.com/socialstudies/government/localandstategovernments/

http://www.brainpopjr.com/socialstudies/citizenship/ussymbols/

Brainpop- Local and State government

http://www.brainpopjr.com/socialstudies/government/localandstategovernments/

Brainpop-Rights and Responsibilities

http://www.brainpopjr.com/socialstudies/citizenship/rightsandresponsibilities/

Government Video (Laws, Election, Voting)

http://player.discoveryeducation.com/index.cfm?guidAssetId=F7E611EF-0665-40A9-A310-EC73836026F1&blnFromSearch=1&productcode=US

9/9/13

SS Ch1 Study Guide

needs_and_wants2.flp

Needs and wants_20120502193216.flipchart

Brainpopjr: Needs and Wants-

http://www.brainpopjr.com/socialstudies/economics/needsandwants/

Discovery Ed: Needs and Wants

Calendar Lesson Plan.ppt

8/26/13
Discovery ED: Understanding & Making Maps
(requires Password)

Vocabulary Power Point:

SocStudVocab.pptx

Sqool Aquarium: The Magic School Bus in the City
http://www.gamequarium.org/cgi-bin/search/linfo.cgi?id=8605

http://www.brainpopjr.com/socialstudies/geography/readingmaps/preview.weml

8/19/13

http://www.brainpopjr.com/socialstudies/geography/readingmaps/

(requires password)

Click here to take a virtual tour of the world with Google Earth

Neighborhood Maps.ppt

Community Maps
Discovery ED: Understanding & Making Maps
(requires Password)

Interactive Map~ Types of Communities

Make a "Town" Map Interactive

Cardinal Directions Game - http://www.sfsocialstudies.com/g1/u2/index.html

8/13/13

Community Helpers:

Click the picture below! Rights and Responsibilities

Click picture below to go to goodcitizen.org

http://www.goodcharacter.com/pp/citizenship.html
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/curr008.shtml#second

LAST YEAR_
Culture:
http://player.discoveryeducation.com/index.cfm?guidAssetId=BF0F46B5-BA8B-4A5B-98AE-0BA6DEDC5394&blnFromSearch=1
http://app.discoveryeducation.com/search?Ntt=culture&N=18340
http://www.brainpopjr.com/search/?keyword=Culture
http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/cities/celebration1.html

Follow Routes game:
http://www.funenglishgames.com/readinggames/directions.html

http://nces.ed.gov/nceskids/createagraph/

Where the money goes:

http://www.schooltube.com/video/3cd87b196a4946deba74/

Crayon Factory:

Goods and Services

Game (click on the words below to play)

Goods and Services on Discovery Education:

http://player.discoveryeducation.com/index.cfm?guidAssetId=F28716AF-7817-4052-A9E2-9DE6E81AC436&blnFromSearch=1&productcode=US

brainpopjr.com/socialstudies/economics/goodsandservices/

Goods and Services:
http://t4.jordan.k12.ut.us/grade_level/second/social_studies/2_4ss_goods&services.html

http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/articles/economics/goodsandservices1.htm

http://www.econedlink.org/lessons/index.php?lid=642&type=educator

Natural Resources Game:

http://e-learningforkids.org/Courses/EN/S0502/module/module1.htm

Interactive Map

http://www.eduplace.com/kids/socsci/books/applications/imaps/maps/g3_u5/index.html

Globe Tracker Game:

This Xpedition Hall interactive uses maps and other geographic tools to explore information from a spatial point of view. Click on the left circle in Room I to view this interactive, which shows how different map projections distort or emphasize geographic features and how maps can illustrate many kinds of information.

http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/hall/index.html

February 11:

www.brainpopjr.com/socialstudies/nativeamericans/pueblo/

February 4, 2013

Brainpop JR - Natural Resources

http://www.brainpopjr.com/science/conservation/naturalresources/preview.weml

Brainpop - Natural Resources

http://www.brainpop.com/science/ourfragileenvironment/naturalresources/

January 21st
Brainpopjr - Landforms Matching Game:
http://www.brainpopjr.com/science/land/landforms/matching/

Landforms video clip:
http://player.discoveryeducation.com/index.cfm?guidAssetId=F2AD4320-D6B7-4F78-AA95-41BFB4AD56DD&blnFromSearch=1&productcode=US

December 3rd

Nobel Peace Prize:

http://www.nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/peace/articles/lundestad-review/

Time Lines:
http://www.internet4classrooms.com/timelines.htm

http://www.kidspast.com
http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/graphics/13mapnew.htm

http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/articles/ushistory/13colonies1.htm

11/13/12

Brainpop JR - Thanksgiving
http://www.brainpopjr.com/socialstudies/holidays/thanksgiving/

Brainpop - Thanksgiving
http://www.brainpop.com/socialstudies/culture/thanksgiving/preview.weml

More Thanksgiving -
http://www.history.com/topics/thanksgiving/videos#history-of-the-thanksgivin

11/5/12

Timelines: http://www.teach-nology.com/web_tools/materials/timeline/ (to make a timeline)
Branches of Government

http://www.brainpopjr.com/socialstudies/government/branchesofgovernment/preview.weml

Map Key Activity

http://www.mywonderfulworld.org/toolsforadventure/games/adventure.html
10/29/12
http://www.learningtoday.com/Player/swf/RC_Fact_and_Opinion_L2_V1_T1a.swf

http://www.brainpopjr.com/socialstudies/americanhistory/susanbanthony/

10/15/12

Ben's Guide.....

U.S. Government Activities:

http://www.kids.gov/k_5/k_5_fun_activities.shtml

http://www.congressforkids.net/

Brain Pop Jr:

http://www.brainpopjr.com/socialstudies/government/president/

http://www.brainpopjr.com/socialstudies/government/localandstategovernments/

http://www.brainpopjr.com/socialstudies/citizenship/ussymbols/

Brainpop- Local and State government http://www.brainpopjr.com/socialstudies/government/localandstategovernments/

Brainpop-Rights and Responsibilities

http://www.brainpopjr.com/socialstudies/citizenship/rightsandresponsibilities/

Government Video (Laws, Election, Voting)

http://player.discoveryeducation.com/index.cfm?guidAssetId=F7E611EF-0665-40A9-A310-EC73836026F1&blnFromSearch=1&productcode=US

9/24/12
U.S. Government Activities:

http://www.kids.gov/k_5/k_5_fun_activities.shtml

Brain Pop Jr:

http://www.brainpopjr.com/socialstudies/government/president/

http://www.brainpopjr.com/socialstudies/government/localandstategovernments/

http://www.brainpopjr.com/socialstudies/citizenship/ussymbols/

Brainpop- Local and State government

http://www.brainpopjr.com/socialstudies/government/localandstategovernments/

Brainpop-Rights and Responsibilities

http://www.brainpopjr.com/socialstudies/citizenship/rightsandresponsibilities/

Government Video (Laws, Election, Voting)

http://player.discoveryeducation.com/index.cfm?guidAssetId=F7E611EF-0665-40A9-A310-EC73836026F1&blnFromSearch=1&productcode=US
9/10/12
SS Ch1 Study Guide

needs_and_wants2.flp

Needs and wants_20120502193216.flipchart

Brainpopjr: Needs and Wants-http://www.brainpopjr.com/socialstudies/economics/needsandwants/

Discovery Ed: Needs and Wants

Calendar Lesson Plan.ppt

8/27/12:
Discovery ED: Understanding & Making Maps
(requires Password)

Vocabulary Power Point:

SocStudVocab.pptx

Sqool Aquarium: The Magic School Bus in the City
http://www.gamequarium.org/cgi-bin/search/linfo.cgi?id=8605

http://www.brainpopjr.com/socialstudies/geography/readingmaps/preview.weml

Maps
Discovery ED: Understanding Maps
(requires Password)

Interactive Community Map-"Rural or Urban"

http://www.eduplace.com/kids/socsci/books/applications/imaps/maps/g3_u1/index.html

Brainpopjr:

http://www.brainpopjr.com/socialstudies/geography/ruralsuburbanandurban/

8/20/12:

http://www.brainpopjr.com/socialstudies/geography/readingmaps/

(requires password)

Click here to take a virtual tour of the world with Google Earth

Neighborhood Maps.ppt

Cooperative Activities for kids
Community Maps
Discovery ED: Understanding & Making Maps
(requires Password)

Interactive Map~ Types of Communities

Make a "Town" Map Interactive

Cardinal Directions Game - http://www.sfsocialstudies.com/g1/u2/index.html --------------------------------------------
Promethean Planet Flip Charts! ---Download the free flip chart viewer at prometheanplanet.com

Landforms_are_Beautiful_ppt_conversion.flp

----------------------------------- Follow these steps to download the flip viewer (it's free): -----Go to www.prometheanplanet.com ---Register for a Promethean Planet account ---Download ActiveInspire ----When you launch it the first time, choose Personal Edition ----Download fun and engaging lessons